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| View Article | 5 a.m. | August 21, 2026 | ABC Local | Woman critically injured in West Side hit-and-run, Chicago police say | https://abc7chicago.com/post/woman-critically-injured-hit-run-wes-van-buren-street-west-side-chicago-police-say/19712472/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A woman was critically injured in a hit-and-run on the West Side Thursday night, Chicago police said. The incident occurred at about 11:53 p.m. in the 3800-block of West Van Buren Street. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][3] Officers responded … |
| View Article | 5 a.m. | August 21, 2026 | ABC Local | Will County Board approves Flock cameras | https://abc7chicago.com/post/will-county-board-approves-flock-cameras-mokena-crete-manhattan-frankfort-naperville-wilmington/19712440/ | WILL COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- More controversial Flock license plate reading cameras are coming to the Chicago area. The Will County Board will allow them in Mokena, Crete, Manhattan, Frankfort, Naperville and Wilmington. All of them recently adopted stricter rules and policies for the technology. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is … |
| View Article | 1:01 a.m. | August 21, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Chicago police officer who racked up most complaints now faces firing — in two cases | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/08/20/chicago-police-cpd-copa-vecchio-snelling | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] After racking up more complaints than any other Chicago police officer in recent years, Joseph Vecchio now faces firing … |
| View Article | 1 a.m. | August 21, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Horoscope for Friday, August 21, 2026 | https://chicago.suntimes.com/horoscopes/2026/08/21/horoscopes-today-friday-august-21-2026 | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] ## Moon alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Sagittarius. ## … |
| View Article | 11:01 p.m. | August 20, 2026 | Fox Chicago | 70 dogs rescued from storm-damaged trailer in Merrillville hoarding investigation | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/70-dogs-rescued-from-storm-damaged-trailer-merrillville-hoarding-investigation | ![Dozens of pets saved from hoarding situation in Merrillville][11] ![Dozens of pets saved from hoarding situation in Merrillville][11] #### [ Dozens of pets saved from hoarding situation in Merrillville ][12] Police in Merrillville say the recent storms displaced a large number of pets. They found dozens of dogs in one … |
| View Article | 11:01 p.m. | August 20, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Thousands without power again after brief restoration in Schererville | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/thousands-without-power-again-after-brief-restoration-schererville | ![Thousands impacted by power outage in Schererville][6] ![Thousands impacted by power outage in Schererville][6] #### [ Thousands impacted by power outage in Schererville ][7] A new power outage in Schererville is impacting thousands on Thursday night. #### The Brief * * Roughly 9,000 NIPSCO customers in Schererville lost power Thursday … |
| View Article | 11:01 p.m. | August 20, 2026 | Fox Chicago | NIPSCO bills put northwest Indiana cat shelter at risk of closing | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/nipsco-bills-put-northwest-indiana-cat-shelter-risk-closing | ![NIPSCO bills put northwest Indiana cat shelter at risk of closing][1] ![NIPSCO bills put northwest Indiana cat shelter at risk of closing][1] #### [ NIPSCO bills put northwest Indiana cat shelter at risk of closing ][2] Just as tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana are still without power … |
| View Article | 11:01 p.m. | August 20, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Cade Townsend is Cubs pitching's far future, but what's near future look like when starters hit free agency? | https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/08/20/cade-townsend-is-cubs-pitchings-far-future-but-whats-near-future-look-like-when-starters-hit-free-agency | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][17] * [ Facebook ][18] * [ Bluesky ][19] * [ Email ][20] * [ Reddit ][21] * [ Flipboard ][22] Cade Townsend is a 21-year-old who’s been a pro ballplayer for all of two months. The [ Cubs ][23] … |
| View Article | 11:01 p.m. | August 20, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Sophomore QB Jeremy Davis leads Perspectives past Rauner in his varsity debut | https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-football/2026/08/20/perspectives-football-chicago-ihsa-rauner | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Perspectives is one of the Public League’s established, quality football programs. Terry Jones has coached the Warriors since 2010 … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | August 20, 2026 | CBS Local | Small dog believed dead after being snatched by coyote in Lake Bluff, Illinois | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lake-bluff-coyote-attack-dog/ | A dog was presumed dead after a coyote snatched it from a yard and carried it into the woods on Thursday afternoon in north suburban Lake Bluff. Village officials said the coyote grabbed a small dog from a yard in the Tangley Oaks subdivision. Police were unable to locate the … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | August 20, 2026 | CBS Local | Will County renews agreements with several suburbs for controversial Flock cameras | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/will-county-renews-flock-camera-agreements-mokena-crete-manhattan-frankfort-naperville-wilmington/ | As some communities across the country are choosing to end their relationship with Flock Safety and its license plate readers over privacy and police misuse concerns, several Chicago suburbs are renewing their use of the controversial police tool. Police say the cameras help solve crimes, but civil liberty groups and … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | August 20, 2026 | CBS Local | Former Windy City Ghostbusters member accused of lying on state paperwork to take control of charity | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/windy-city-ghostbusters-charity-taken-over-former-member/ | Who you gonna call if someone locks you out of your own charity? That's the question members of a Ghostbusters-themed nonprofit say they're asking after a former member allegedly used state paperwork to take control of their charity, leaving them locked out of their own organization and unsure what happened … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | August 20, 2026 | ABC Local | Chicago-area family awaits USS Lincoln sailor's return as community rallies support | https://abc7chicago.com/post/palos-heights-illinois-family-awaits-uss-abraham-lincoln-sailor-terry-stonitschs-return-extended-deployment/19711090/ | PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- A south suburban sailor is one step closer to coming home after spending more than 250 days aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, as lawmakers continue pressing the Pentagon about [ reported conditions on the carrier ][1] . A transition is now underway in the Middle … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | August 20, 2026 | NBC Local | Reckless homicide charge filed after pedestrian killed in suburban crash | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/reckless-homicide-charge-filed-after-pedestrian-killed-in-suburban-crash/3978220/ | Charges have been filed nearly two months after a crash that left a 66-year-old man dead in suburban Orland Park. According to authorities, a suspect was arrested and charged with reckless homicide in the late June crash. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][1] WATCH … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | August 20, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Ford City Mall could be demolished for $200M industrial development | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ford-city-mall-could-be-demolished-200m-industrial-development | ![Ford City Mall could become warehouse and logistics hub][1] ![Ford City Mall could become warehouse and logistics hub][1] #### [ Ford City Mall could become warehouse and logistics hub ][2] The Ford City Mall may turn into a warehouse and logistics hub. The city's Planning Commission approved re-zoning the area … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | August 20, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Man charged in South Shore shooting | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/08/20/man-charged-in-south-shore-shooting | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][19] * [ Facebook ][20] * [ Bluesky ][21] * [ Email ][22] * [ Reddit ][23] * [ Flipboard ][24] A man is facing attempted murder charges in connection with a Tuesday shooting in South Shore, according to Chicago … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | August 20, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | High school football scores: Week 1 | https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-football/scores/2026/08/20/high-school-football-scores-chicago-illinois | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][10] * [ Facebook ][11] * [ Bluesky ][12] * [ Email ][13] * [ Reddit ][14] * [ Flipboard ][15] Please send scores and corrections to [ preps@suntimes.com ][16] . ### Thursday, Aug. 20 **NONCONFERENCE** Dunbar 22, Carver 6 … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | August 20, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Photos: Illinois State Fair in Springfield | https://chicago.suntimes.com/2026/08/20/photos-illinois-state-fair-in-springfield | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] The Illinois State Fair is a barrage to the senses. People squeal as they sit upside down on an … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | August 20, 2026 | ABC Local | 'Disney Worldbuilders' doc shows 'Frozen' director Jennifer Lee's unfiltered reaction to land | https://abc7.com/post/disney-worldbuilders-documentary-shows-frozen-director-jennifer-lees-unfiltered-reaction-seeing-disneyland-paris-land/19710542/ | Disney's new feature-length documentary, "Disney Worldbuilders," takes fans inside the Disney Parks with some of the most influential voices. "Disney Worldbuilders" director Leslie Iwerks opened up to On The Red Carpet at D23, "When you walk through 'Toy Story' Land and any park around the world, you're not seeing it … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | August 20, 2026 | ABC Local | Wet summer, standing water fuel mosquito populations across Chicago area | https://abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-mosquitoes-wet-summer-standing-water-fuel-mosquito-populations-chicago-area/19709901/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A wet summer has contributed to increased mosquito activity across the Chicago area, creating more breeding grounds for the insects, according to experts who say even small amounts of standing water can support mosquito development. Justin Harbison, an assistant professor at Loyola University who jokingly refers to … |